Program Overview

University Programs

The university offers various programs in the field of medical and health sciences.

Programs Offered

• Bachelor of Pharmacy
• Masters (M.S) Programs
• PhD in Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences
• MS in Clinical Pharmacy
• Master in Pharmaceutical Sciences

Program Learning Outcomes

The program learning outcomes for each program are as follows:

• B. Pharm:
  • Acquire knowledge of pharmaceutical sciences
  • Develop skills in pharmacy practice
  • Apply principles of evidence-based medicine
• MS in Clinical Pharmacy:
  • Develop professional skills for drug therapy management
  • Apply therapeutic skills and rational selection of drugs
  • Manage diseases and disorders
• Master in Pharmaceutical Sciences:
  • Acquire knowledge of pharmaceutical sciences
  • Develop research skills
  • Apply principles of pharmaceutical sciences
• PhD in Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences:
  • Develop advanced research skills
  • Apply principles of pharmaceutical sciences
  • Contribute to the field of pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences

Curriculum Summary

The curriculum summary for each program is as follows:

• B. Pharm:
  • General Education
  • Pharmaceutical Sciences
  • Pharmacy Practice
• MS in Clinical Pharmacy:
  • Pharmacotherapeutics
  • Clinical Pharmacy Practice
  • Hospital Pharmacy
  • Clinical Research Methodology
• Master in Pharmaceutical Sciences:
  • Pharmaceutical Sciences
  • Research Methods
  • Pharmaceutical Technology

Course Descriptions

The course descriptions for the MS in Clinical Pharmacy program are as follows:

• PTH 913-1: Pharmacotherapeutics -1
  • Develop professional skills for drug therapy management
  • Apply therapeutic skills and rational selection of drugs
• PTH 913-2: Pharmacotherapeutics - 2
  • Develop professional skills for drug therapy management of infectious diseases
  • Apply therapeutic skills and rational selection of antimicrobials
• PPC 913: Principles of Clinical Pharmacy Practice & Patient Data Analysis
  • Prepare students to understand professional roles of a clinical pharmacist
  • Develop skills in medication history interview, medication review, and adverse drug reaction monitoring
• PHP 912: Hospital Pharmacy & Pharmacoinformatics
  • Prepare students to understand professional roles of hospital pharmacists
  • Develop skills in drug dispensing, distribution, patient counseling, and hospital pharmacy management
• PTH 923-3: Pharmacotherapeutics - 3
  • Develop professional skills for drug therapy management of diseases related to different systems
  • Apply therapeutic skills and rational selection of drugs
• PTH 922-4: Pharmacotherapeutics - 4
  • Develop professional skills for drug therapy management of diseases related to different systems
  • Apply therapeutic skills and rational selection of drugs
• PAC 923: Advanced Clinical Pharmacy Practice
  • Prepare students for advanced concepts of clinical pharmacy practice
  • Develop skills in pharmacoeconomics, pharmacoepidemiology, and pharmacovigilance
• PCP 922: Clinical Pharmacokinetics
  • Prepare students to learn and understand pharmacokinetic parameters
  • Develop skills in planning dosage adjustments based on drug levels
• PCR 922: Clinical Research Methodology
  • Advance knowledge and understanding of research
  • Develop skills in conducting a research project independently

Clinical Rotations

The clinical rotations for the MS in Clinical Pharmacy program include:

• Internal Medicine-1
• Internal Medicine-2

Admission Criteria

The admission criteria for each program are as follows:

• Bachelor of Pharmacy:
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Prerequisite courses in sciences and mathematics
• Masters (M.S) Programs:
  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
  • Prerequisite courses in sciences and mathematics
• PhD in Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences:
  • Master's degree in a relevant field
  • Research experience

Research Areas

The research areas in the university include:

• Translational Medical Research Centre
• Central Animal Research Facility
• Clinical Research Methodology

Accreditation

The university is accredited by the Ministry of Education, UAE, and the programs are recognized by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The College of Pharmacy has obtained dual national and international accreditation for its Bachelor of Pharmacy program from the American Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) and the Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA).